Key skills and expertise

Bringing over eight years of experience, the expert is proficient in human resource management, project management, and information and communication technologies. Known for effective communication and strong analytical and synthesis skills, the expert has led initiatives in rural development, education, and humanitarian aid. Career highlights include improving IT governance processes and managing large-scale health campaigns. The expert has successfully enhanced system security, optimized organizational processes, and provided training and technical support for international projects, demonstrating strong leadership and capacity-building abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with Catholic Relief Service, focusing on health sector projects, specifically the LLIN mass campaign in Nigerian states such as Taraba, Kano, Adamawa, Gombe, and Delta. This role encompassed training, technical assistance, and capacity building for campaign implementers, as well as managing the distribution of ICT4D tools. These national-level efforts contributed to the enhancement of public health initiatives through effective technology and knowledge dissemination strategies.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, civil society and NGOs, education, humanitarian aid and emergency, administration, training, and advocacy. Responsibilities have included human resource and project management, technology administration, and program assistance. The expert has demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise, such as integrating digital tools in health campaigns and enhancing organizational processes. The geographic scope of work includes national and international projects, with significant involvement in Nigeria and other global regions. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the USA, with professional experience in countries such as Nigeria, Algeria, Angola, Bahamas, Benin, Burundi, Central African Republic, China, Denmark, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, Haiti, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Niger, North Korea, Philippines, and the USA. This broad exposure has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues across these areas.

Languages and education

With a background in English language fluency, the expert utilizes this language extensively in professional settings across various countries, working with multilingual teams and engaging in international development projects to ensure effective communication and collaboration. The expert holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Science in Home Science and Management from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. Additionally, secondary education was completed with an SSCE-NECO WASSCE in Pure Science at Special Science Senior Secondary School, Makurdi, Nigeria.